![]() He called such violations "fairly common."īut Illinois lawmakers have expanded gambling statewide for decades. If it discovers a video gaming license holder is also running an illegal raffle, it typically issues a fine, board attorney Paul Prezioso said. The gaming board does not license or directly oversee raffles but does grant video gambling licenses. The action came in response to a request from operators of video poker machines, who are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board, and wanted to avoid getting fined by the board for operating an illegal raffle. In LaSalle County, officials passed a law establishing licenses for raffles in June. The municipal league notifies members of new laws passed each week, and will probably put out a reminder about the raffle law, since it's become so timely. It's the responsibility of officials in nearly 1,300 municipalities statewide to know the many laws that affect them, Cole said. ![]() ![]() Some local officials are probably not aware of it, he said, in part because many raffles have gone on for years or decades without being licensed.
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